[comp.dcom.telecom] Local Area Calls in Houston

peter@uunet.uu.net (07/19/89)

Houston is one of the largest local calling areas in the country. Basic
exchange rates for one-party, two-party, and four-party lines are for the
line only. "Economy service" (with 25 free calls) is only available at
some COs.

The local calling area is about 40 miles by 40 miles, with a population
of about 3,000,000 people.

Of course this must be balanced with SWBell's current attempt to charge
BBSes in Houston at Business rates.
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